Tag: fiber

Good question! Avoiding carbs (officially called “carbohydrates”) all together isn’t a great idea. Carbs provide our body with energy and they are the only fuel used by the brain.  However, […]

Avoiding carbs (carbohydrates) all together, (even for just a month), isn’t a great idea because carbs provide your body with energy. Some people believe that eating carbs will cause weight […]

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and nuts. Fiber is digested more slowly than other carbohydrates, so it helps you feel full […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal (digestive) disorder in the U.S. According to research studies, nearly 22-35.5% of adolescents have symptoms of IBS. What is Irritable Bowel […]

Teens usually don’t talk about their bathroom habits with their friends but if they did, they would find out that most people have trouble having a bowel movement or BM […]

Foods such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas are known as legumes.  They are edible seeds grown in pods. Legumes are good sources of protein and fiber, and are used in many different cuisines. […]

Even though it can be hard to make time for breakfast when you’re rushing to school in the morning, there are many benefits to eating a healthy breakfast. Eating breakfast […]

Dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of many vitamins (such as vitamins A, C, and K and folate) and minerals (such as iron and calcium). They’re also great sources of fiber. Research […]

These days I’ve been so hungry and I never seem to be full so I keep eating. What do you suggest I do to get full and not be so […]